Border Bots VR

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Border Bots VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by vTime Ltd and was released on February 8, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Border Bots VR is a puzzle simulation set in a future Earth governed by AI. As a human border agent, you must scrutinize robots' documents at a travel border, checking for anomalies and contraband. Upgrade your booth and home with earned credits, and engage with a range of quirky robot characters, learning about their unique personalities. Interactions with various gadgets add tactile depth to this immersive VR experience."

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Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging VR experience, reminiscent of 'Papers, Please' but with a comedic twist and 3D elements.
The colorful and polished visuals, along with intuitive controls, enhance the overall gameplay, making it enjoyable for VR enthusiasts.
The humor and character interactions are entertaining, providing a light-hearted atmosphere that many players appreciate.

The pacing is hindered by excessive dialogue and unskippable cutscenes, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience where players spend more time listening than playing.
The game is relatively short and lacks replayability, with many players expressing a desire for additional content or an endless mode.
Some technical aspects, such as janky controls and limited graphics, detract from the overall experience, making it feel less polished compared to other VR titles.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a comedic tone and surprising depth, with engaging NPC interactions that enhance the experience. However, some players note that the story is relatively short and repetitive, which may limit overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, many express excitement for potential future developments and replayability within the story mode.
- “It's surpassed all my expectations, especially when it comes to the story of the game.”
- “The game has an interesting story, with good overall NPC interactions, and is fun, though fairly short and somewhat repetitive.”
- “A good story with more than the previous game could offer.”
- “They decided to put a large part of the story and tutorial at the start, and the pacing is not great.”
- “If I just consider what the game currently delivers and assume this is all the developers envisioned, taking into account the story, dialogues, and humor… I would say yes, but at a considerable discount.”
- “The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player as much as it should.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by engaging NPC interactions and an interesting story, but it suffers from repetition and a lack of depth, leading to a relatively short experience. While the mechanics are enjoyable, there is potential for greater complexity and replayability, particularly by incorporating elements from games like "Papers, Please." Overall, it is recommended for players who appreciate simple graphics and gameplay focused on attention to detail.
- “I was excited to see how they implemented VR controls and the detail that went into setting up the world; it really made you feel immersed throughout the gameplay.”
- “Recommended for people wanting a game with simple graphics and gameplay, where attention to detail is the main gameplay mechanic.”
- “I see an opportunity for the developers to have, for example, built on top of mechanics from games like 'Papers, Please' to increase the RPG elements and have that impacting the game, which would possibly increase the gameplay mechanics, length, and replayability.”
- “The game has an interesting story and good overall NPC interactions, which is where a good portion of the time seems to have been invested. However, it is fairly short and limited, not necessarily due to length but rather the level of overall repetition and actual gameplay mechanics.”
- “I see an opportunity for the developers to have built on mechanics from games like 'Papers, Please' to increase the RPG elements, which could enhance the gameplay mechanics, length, and replayability.”
- “I took me just about 10 hours to fully complete, though some of that time was spent goofing around with the different mechanics available.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as hilarious and engaging, particularly in its dialogues, though some reviewers feel it can be overly extended and repetitive. While some players appreciate the comedic elements, others find the humor juvenile and the pacing slow, suggesting a missed opportunity for deeper comedic potential. Overall, opinions on the humor vary significantly, with some enjoying it and others feeling it falls flat.
- “Hilarious, tactile and incredible.”
- “I picked it up on a whim, but it's hilarious.”
- “Imagine Papers, Please… in VR… with robots… cosmetics... a bit less RPG mechanics… and a bit of humor.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered simple and lacking in detail, particularly in textures, which appear to be optimized for standalone headsets rather than PC VR. While the aesthetic and music are appreciated, players express a desire for improved graphics, effects, and shadows, especially in the PC VR version. Overall, it is recommended for those who prefer straightforward visuals and gameplay focused on attention to detail.
- “I liked the aesthetic of the game; the music is pretty fun as well.”
- “But the textures are not detailed; it seems like they were made for standalone headsets. I feel that better graphics, effects, and shadow improvements would be appreciated on the PC VR version.”
- “Recommended for people wanting a game with simple graphics and gameplay, where attention to detail is the main gameplay mechanic.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game offers limited replayability, primarily revolving around completing it faster for a higher score, which can become tedious due to extensive dialogue. Reviewers suggest that incorporating more RPG elements and varied mechanics could enhance replay value and overall gameplay length.
- “I see an opportunity for the developers to build on mechanics from games like 'Papers, Please' to increase the RPG elements, which could enhance the gameplay mechanics, length, and replayability.”
- “The game should take roughly 5 hours to complete, and there isn’t currently a mode that promotes replayability other than trying to complete it faster for a higher score, which can be tedious considering the amount of dialogue in between.”
- “The game should take roughly 5 hours to complete and there isn’t currently a mode that promotes replayability other than trying to complete it faster with more score, which can be tedious taking into account the amount of dialogues in between.”
- “I see an opportunity for the developers to have, for example, built on top of mechanics from games like 'Papers, Please' to increase the RPG elements and have that impacting the game, which would possibly increase the gameplay mechanics, length, and replayability.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally good, delivering solid performance at 120Hz with a 6950 XT. However, users report occasional microstutters, particularly during rapid movements.
- “Good performance, solid 120Hz with a 6950 XT, but I do get little microstutters from time to time.”
- “Every once in a while, I experience some stuttering, especially when I whip my head around too fast.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it takes about 5 hours to complete with limited replayability options. The only incentive to replay is to achieve faster completion times and higher scores, which can be hindered by excessive dialogue.
- “The game should take roughly 5 hours to complete, and there isn’t currently a mode that promotes replayability other than trying to complete it faster with a higher score, which can be tedious considering the amount of dialogue in between.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fun and engaging quality that complements the game's aesthetic.
- “I liked the aesthetic of the game; the music is pretty fun as well.”